GREEK DISHES – INGREDIENTS
From this post you will learn:
- where to buy fresh products for Greek dishes
- about interesting facts about sellers
- about product prices
- what products are sold at the market
- what are the shopping tips at the market.
The main ingredients of Greek dishes are vegetables and fruit, which can be bought at the market. In this way we can support local producers and we have a guarantee of good quality and reliable origin.
MARKET IN GREECE
At the market, you can easily stock up on all the necessary products for Greek dishes. Besides fruits and vegetables, we can also find some spices, meat, fish, sweets and even alcohol. Numerous stands give the possibility of the best choice out of many products. The market takes place usually once a week.
BEFORE YOU BUY – TRY IT
When you are at the market, you can convince yourself of the quality of food. Sellers want to gain the trust of customers, which is why they are happy to offer them their goods. For example, you can try fruits, vegetables and even regional liqueurs. Thanks to this, buyers have no doubt about the choice.
ATTRACTIVE PRICES OF GREEK PRODUCTS
When making a purchase, we often take our budget into account. Because of the fact that they are regional products, the prices are not very high. You can buy really good quality food without spending too much money. This is a good reason to use the services of the local sellers.
THE MOST POPULAR MARKET PRODUCTS
The most common products on the market are:
a) vegetables
- tomatoes
- cucumbers
- potatoes
- aubergines
- peppers
b) fruit
- olives
- melons
- bananas
- peaches
- grapes
c) other
- fish
- octopus
- olive oil
- tinctures
- candy
PRACTICAL TIPS
- the markets are always held in the morning and last until the early afternoon hours.
- approx. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. most of the unsold products are discounted.
- according to the market etiquette, touching, kneading and examining products in detail are perceived as impolite.
